It took three days, several podcasts, and infinite crumpets, but the living room is now painted. I had been putting it off, waiting for the fireplace to be installed so there could be a big WOW moment, a reveal, a sense of satisfaction. I should know by now that literally never happens, everything is incremental, … Continue reading Painting and Decorating: Living Room Edition
Choosing New Carpets: Deep Impact
It's easy to underestimate the longitudinal effects of a global pandemic and enforced quarantine. This may seem like an obvious statement, but when I am kneeling on the floor of my bedroom crying out for my dog because I have been looking at carpets online for so long I need the company of another mammal … Continue reading Choosing New Carpets: Deep Impact
Painting and Decorating: Bedroom Edition
It has been a while since I've felt capable of a proper post about something other than plants or baking. Like many of us I have focused a lot of my energy, intentionally or otherwise, on getting through the daily routine as happily and successfully as possible. Some days this may mean putting on a … Continue reading Painting and Decorating: Bedroom Edition
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